Richard H Ramirez

Richard Henry Ramirez, 73, passed away from heart failure at his home in Lake Forest, California on September 18, 2020. Known by friends and family as "Rich," he was born in 1947 in Torrington, Wyoming to his wonderful parents, Tommy and Marie Ramirez. His family moved to Los Angeles, California, where he attended Budlong Elementary School, John Muir Middle School and Manual Arts High School, before moving to Huntington Beach, California, where he graduated from Huntington Beach High School in 1964. Rich went on to receive his Associates Degree from Orange Coast College and his Bachelor's Degree from St. Mary's College. Rich married Rose "Bette" Veronica Florez in 1966 and was a loving father to their four children; Becky, Cyndi, Richy, and Carrie. Rich was a Controller in the aerospace industry at Systron Donner in Concord, California, and later at BEI Duncan Electronics in Costa Mesa and Irvine, California, before spending his retirement years as a self-employed day trader. Rich married Constance "Connie" Jennifer Mahoney in 1999. Rich and Connie lived together at their home in Lake Forest, while frequently spending time in Palm Springs and Las Vegas. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Marie, and his wife, Connie. He is survived by his brother Tony, sisters, Sylvia and Chris, ex-wife, Bette, four children, nine grandchildren, a great grandchild and a large extended family. Rich enjoyed sports, cards, home cooked meals and listening to the classic oldies of the 1950's through the 1970's. He will be forever remembered as extremely proud, exceptionally competitive, and a fiercely protective father.


Rich's Burial will be held at noon at the Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach on Saturday, January 23, 2021, with a memorial service and celebration of life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association.